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Definitions of superficial
  1. adjective
    hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
    "In his paper, he showed a very superficial understanding of psychoanalytic theory"
  2. adjective
    of little substance or significance
    "a few superficial editorial changes"
  3. adjective
    concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
    "superficial similarities" "a superficial mind" "his thinking was superficial and fuzzy" "superficial knowledge" "the superficial report didn't give the true picture" "only superficial differences"
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  4. adjective
    occurring on or near the surface of the skin
    "superficial burns" "superficial facial injuries"

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  5. of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
    "superficial measurements" "the superficial area of the wall" "a superficial wound"
Definition that contains superficial
  • neat superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
  • slick superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
  • glossy superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
  • showy superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
  • facile superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
  • venae dorsales penis superficiales superficial dorsal veins of the penis; paired tributaries of the external pudendal veins on each side
  • radial vein superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein
  • vena radialis superficial veins ascending the radial side of the forearm; combines with the ulnar veins to form the brachial vein
  • venae dorsales clitoridis superficiales superficial dorsal veins of the clitoris; tributaries of the external pudendal vein on either side
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